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Services at Bates Orthodontists

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Popular Treatments

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    Traditional Braces

    Traditional braces are available in two high quality finishes — stainless steel and gold. With modern advances, the designs are smaller, sleeker and more comfortable than ever before. This standard solution is especially patient friendly because the only thing you have to keep up with is regular appointments and good oral hygiene. With traditional metal braces, you receive consistent adjustments that align with your overall treatment goals.

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    Ceramic Braces

    Clear ceramic braces are a popular alternative to traditional braces because they offer many of the same benefits with a less noticeable appearance. These braces provide similar strength and durability as metal braces, but the clear materials are nearly invisible. If esthetics are important, ceramic braces are an appealing choice. This type of treatment delivers the quick, effective results people love about metal braces with more inconspicuous designs.

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    Clear Aligners (Invisalign)

    Clear aligners help gradually straighten teeth with minimal disruptions to personal appearance. This discreet treatment method fits seamlessly into the modern lifestyle. Through in-person consultations, aligners are fine tuned to achieve the optimal level of comfort for each patient, and the results are progressive, so patients can watch their smile transform month to month. The aligners can also be easily removed for eating, drinking or flossing.

  • options icon

    Traditional Braces

    Traditional braces are available in two high quality finishes — stainless steel and gold. With modern advances, the designs are smaller, sleeker and more comfortable than ever before. This standard solution is especially patient friendly because the only thing you have to keep up with is regular appointments and good oral hygiene. With traditional metal braces, you receive consistent adjustments that align with your overall treatment goals.

  • options icon

    Ceramic Braces

    Clear ceramic braces are a popular alternative to traditional braces because they offer many of the same benefits with a less noticeable appearance. These braces provide similar strength and durability as metal braces, but the clear materials are nearly invisible. If esthetics are important, ceramic braces are an appealing choice. This type of treatment delivers the quick, effective results people love about metal braces with more inconspicuous designs.

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    Clear Aligners (Invisalign)

    Clear aligners help gradually straighten teeth with minimal disruptions to personal appearance. This discreet treatment method fits seamlessly into the modern lifestyle. Through in-person consultations, aligners are fine tuned to achieve the optimal level of comfort for each patient, and the results are progressive, so patients can watch their smile transform month to month. The aligners can also be easily removed for eating, drinking or flossing.

Other Treatments

  • Corrective Jaw Surgery

    Orthognathic jaw surgery consists of surgical intervention in combination with orthodontic treatment to correct the malposition of the underlying skeletal/jaw relationships. Jaw surgery could be an option for many patient who are interested in correcting their functional needs, as well as improving facial appearance, symmetry, and harmony.

  • Craniofacial/Cleft lip and palate treatment

    Craniofacial anomalies, cleft lip/palate, among other congential facial malformations may require some orthodontic intervention as a part of the overall team approach to treatment. Dr. Bates has experience in proper planning and treatment of patients with craniofacial birth defects.

  • Retainers

    Orthodontic retainers help maintain beautiful, lifelong smiles. They are essential to orthodontic after care. Following any orthodontic treatment, it is important to preserve and protect the results you’ve achieved with one of our retainer solutions. Your teeth will naturally shift back to their original position after straightening without consistent retainer usage. That’s why we work with every patient to determine the best retainer solution for their individual lifestyle.

  • Cosmetic & Esthetic Treatments

    Cosmetic treatments can help improve the appearance of a patient’s smile. Dr. Bates specializes in both the functional and esthetic aspects of treatment and carefully oversees every cosmetic dental procedure.

  • Gingival Reshaping

    Gingival reshaping, also known as gum recontouring, may enhance your smile. This procedure often involves removing excess tissue to change the shape of your gums and improve the esthetics of your teeth after orthodontic treatment.

  • Enamel Reshaping

    Enamel reshaping, also known as enamel recontouring, can help improve the cosmetic appearance of your smile and the function of your teeth. It involves removing a small amount of enamel to smooth and correct uneven spots or rough edges on the teeth. This effective, reshaping procedure is minimally invasive and can improve the final results of orthodontic treatment.

  • Enamel Therapy

    Enamel therapy is designed to address functional and esthetic concerns related to white spot lesions. These treatments can help restore enamel strength and function as well as correct the appearance of white spots. Before providing esthetic treatments, we identify the probable cause of the lesions, and this insight helps us formulate the best method to safely remove or reduce the spots.

  • Teeth Whitening

    After completion of orthodontic treatment, we offer both in-office and take-home whitening products to help brighten your new smile with little to no sensitivity.